The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-01-06
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.
Celery roots grated and saturated
in vinegar and salt is said to be a de-
licious and economical relish on cold
meats.-BostoB Globe.
To remove the tops of fruit jars
that can not be started by the hand, dip
a cloth in very hot water and apply to
the outside of the cap.-The Household.
Every farmer must know what
kind of swine breed well and are
wanted in the markets. That is the
kind which can be bred with profit
albany Journal.
-It is estimated that 30, 900, 900 eggs
are consumed every day in this country,
or about one for each inhabitant, which
includes, however, those used in the
arts.-Troy Times.
The term .'station" as applied to
the game fowl mean majestic carriage, /
proud step, promptness in movements,
plucky action and finely-developed
and well-reaching form.
Not one farmer in a hundred has
enough large and small fruit on his
place-not even enough to supply the
wants of his own family. But it is
safe to say that they who have an
abundance appreciate its worth, and
are both healthier and happier by its
use.-M. E. Farmer.
"A precaution. Never enter a sick
room in a state of perspiration, as the
minute you become cold your pores
absorb. Do not approach contagious
diseases with an empty stomach. nor
| sit between the sick and the fire, be-
cause the heat attracts the vapor-
Medical Brief.
Pumpkin Pies: Stew and strain one
sweet pumpkin, add two cups white
sugar, ginger and cinnamon, each one
teaspoonful, nutmeg grated, eight eggs
| well beaten, four quarts new milk, one
| pint sweet cream or two ounces butter.
Make under-crust only, bake two hours.
| This recipe will make eight pies.-Bos-
ton Budget.
What we keep cow for is their
milk. But if cows are not kept warm
and their systems are reduced by biting
winds and beating storm, they will not
secret full udders of milk. So, COM
mon prudence demands that the stables
should be in the best of order to make
the animals real comfortable during
cold weather. Chicago Tribune.
Have your new house on naturally
dry ground, but if this be impossible,
drain it at least three feet below the
bottom of the cellar wall. Do not lay
the cellar wall plumb on either side.
Have it broadcast at the bottom, and
just as wide as the sill at the top. If it
is likely to freeze, put in a brick wall
inside.-Erchange.
-Children's pocket cakes are made
of one pint of flour mixed with one egg.
Sweeten with a cup of soft brown sugar,
flavor with lemon, mace or nutmeg, OF
cinnamon. Roll out quite thin and cut
into fancy shapes. Bake quickly.
These are good for kindergartens and
will not crumble up even if sat down
upon.-Toledo Blade.
Small families often complain that
they can not have good roast beef be-
cause they are obliged to buy such small
pieces, and it comes upon the table dry
and overdone. To prevent this the
smaller the piece to be roasted the
higher the temperature to which it:
surface should be exposed. 1t should
be crusted, or Drowned, as quickly a:
possible, so that the juices within shall
be held there under high pressure, ant
only be allowed to escape by bursts ant
sputters rather than by steady evapor
atoms. No more fuel need be con
sumed, since it would take a shorte
time to cook.-Chicago News.
We have come to the time when W
must give more attention to the car,
and feeding of our fowls than we hav'
done in the past summer and fal
months. Let us not be guilty of givin.
: them snow instead of water, immurin|
} them within four blank walls withou
plenty of sunshine and light. Fowl
7 require light as well az warmth; with
nut it they will not do well; they vii
disappoint the keeper, though he ma.
nave fed them literally and judiciously
A little care in their housing and fee
: and favoring in a domestic way Wi
: stir maternal instincts into action, an
eggs in increased quantities will result
: Prairie Farmer.